Our Favorite March Weeknight Dinner Recipes (2024)

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Shh, do you hear that? Yep, that's the sound of the doldrums of winter blowing away on a March breeze. Sure, it might snow again, and there will certainly be lots of rainy days, but we’re convincing ourselves that every one could be the last, and that

spring is truly right around the corner. With spring comes fairer weather and, our favorite, lots of fresh produce like asparagus and peas. To celebrate, we’re cutting our takeout and delivery habits (well, somewhat, we’re not monsters 😈), and getting back in the kitchen. We’ve got 40 recipes to help inspire you to make dinner this March—one for every day of the month, and then some!

We’ve included a good mix of entirely new recipes, like our dirty martini steak frites, our , and our , as well as some old classics, like our cornflake-crusted chicken tenders, our Italian beef sandwich, and our slow-cooker Korean beef. Have you been really relying on meat and cheese to get you through winter (relatable, us too!), and are looking to lighten things up before summer? We’ve got you. Our rainbow collard green wraps, our , and our butternut squash steaks are just the thing to jumpstart you out of a rut and get you ready for spring

And hey, if you’re not big on going out and celebrating spring just yet (and we get it, it’s still wintery out in March!), stay home and bring the seasonal party to you. We’re taking inspiration from the season, and including recipes that are synonymous with March holidays like St. Patrick’s Day and Easter (yep, it's early this year!). We don't know about you, but we could enjoy (including in the form of tacos), (your something green), our , and our pizza rustica all month long.

Feeling slow to come out of winter hibernation? We’ve got you too. Our beef noodle casserole, our chicken Parm stuffed peppers, and our French onion grilled cheese will keep you feeling all warm and cozy. Serve them alongside a springy salad for the perfect stress-free weeknight meal this March.

Beef Noodle Casserole

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This cheesy casserole combines a shelf-stable favorite—cream of mushroom soup—with tomato sauce, lots of garlic, sweet onion, and sharp cheddar cheese. It’s a combination of everything you want in a comforting late-winter meal.

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French Dip Sandwich

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Packed with tender sliced beef and melty cheese, the French dip is the hearty, satisfying sandwich we so often crave. Forget the drive-thru—the perfect French dip is ready to be made right in the comfort of your own home. Paired with the homemade jus, this meal is the perfect way to treat yourself this March.

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Shepherd's Pie Potato Skins

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We’re so obsessed with our new and improved shepherd’s pie recipe that we had to turn it into a potato skin. The saucy, red-wine spiked ground beef and vegetable mixture gets loaded into hollowed-out russet potatoes, topped with Parmesan mashed potatoes, and baked until all of the flavors mingle and meld.

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Rainbow Collard Green Wraps

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Just about every color of the rainbow can be found in these simple collard green wraps featuring colorful bunches of purple cabbage, carrots, yellow bell peppers, sliced avocado, alfalfa sprouts, and crimson red sauerkraut all rolled into big collard green leaves like a burrito. We kept them plant-based, but feel free to add some meat for extra protein.

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Beef & Broccoli Ramen

Ramen noodles are king in the weeknight dinner hack department, and this take on classic might be our new favorite. Thinly sliced steak and tender broccoli join those unmistakable noodles in a savory ginger soy sauce for an all-in-one dinner that’s sure to become a classic.

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We've added all the flavors of classic chicken Parmesan into these stuffed peppers, creating a two-in-one dinner that truly is the best of both worlds. Ready in a little over an hour, this cheesy recipe is the best way to upgrade your stuffed pepper game.

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Rack Of Lamb

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If this is your first time handling lamb, it might seem intimidating, but trust us—it’s really simple to master. Follow our top tips, and you’ll have a tender, flavorful rack of lamb (complete with a garlic-herb marinade) ready to steal the show at your Easter celebration.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Asparagus

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Similar to our lemon garlic butter shrimp, but with an extra-springy vegetable addition, this garlic butter shrimp & asparagus is one of those recipes—get it down, and we bet you'll return to it again and again this spring, and beyond.

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Butternut Squash Steaks

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Tired of cauliflower steaks? This is the recipe for you. Roasting planks of squash is a great way to highlight their meaty yet tender texture and sweet, mellow flavor. To make this dish extra memorable, flavorful, and filling, it gets topped with scallion dressing, toasted pistachios, pomegranates, and raisins. 😍

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Dirty Martini Steak Frites

Don’t let the frozen fries fool you—this is a meal for grown-ups. In it, steak frites get fused with a dirty gin martini to create a combo that will leave you feeling like your most sophisticated self. Whip this 45-minute marvel up for date night or your next dinner party, and watch the compliments roll in.

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Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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If you’re looking for a kid-approved twist using chicken tenders, enter this cornflake-crusted chicken recipe. Perfectly sliced chicken is coated in a blend of crispy cornflake crumbs, and seasoned just right for the extra pop of flavor. These tenders aren’t just a meal; they’re an adventure on a plate.

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Creamy Sausage & Peppers Shells

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The trifecta of sausage, onion, and colorful bell peppers is an Italian classic, often eaten on its own or tucked into a bun or hoagie. It's also wonderful turned into a simple pasta dish. We know you’ll love this fun and simple comfort food twist on the classic combination.

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Corned Beef & Cabbage

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Simple, satisfying, and easy to make, corned beef and cabbage is the comfort food that deserves to be celebrated all year long. If you’ve never made this classic Irish dish, then it’s your lucky day: we’ve got all of our top tips here to help you ace this hearty meal.

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Beef & Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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We love a stuffed pepper recipe, and have stuffed bell peppers with all sorts of fillings and in all manners of ways. We’ve even unstuffed them in this casserole skillet. All worthy of a try, but our new favorite version is switching up the bell peppers and stuffing green, slightly spicy poblano peppers instead.

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French Onion Grilled Cheese

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Caramelized onions and melted Gruyère are a heavenly match, so sandwiching them between crispy toasted bread is a sure win. This grilled cheese take on the classic French onion soup will make you wonder why you ever bothered with the broth.

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Kimchi Fried Rice

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This recipe has six ingredients, but it’s all about the rice and the kimchi. Use leftover takeout rice to make things easy, and look for kimchi made with Napa cabbage for best results. Add leftover steak or a fried egg with a runny yolk to turn this into a meal too.

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Garlic Parmesan Salmon

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We love baking salmon as one big fillet. In this recipe, the fish is covered in plenty of garlic and Parmesan for a tried-and-true favorite, and the cook time couldn't be sweeter.

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Burrata, Pea, & Prosciutto Tortellini

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Prosciutto and burrata were already a match made in heaven, but the addition of sweet spring peas takes this pairing to the next level. Despite all of the rich and decadent ingredients in this pasta, the sweet green peas take center stage and make this the ideal early spring pasta.

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Spicy Fried “Chicken” Sandwich

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Crunchy, spicy, creamy, and tart—this "chicken" sammie is total bliss. We replicated spicy fried chicken with protein-packed tofu and added cornmeal to the batter for extra crunch. Don't skip the freezing step; it's what gives the tofu a more meat-like texture.

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Irish Beef Stew

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The pinnacle of comfort food, Irish stew deserves to be celebrated all year long. Traditionally, it's made with lamb, but we use beef chuck for an equally comforting (and cheaper!) version. With a rich flavor from the signature Guinness, this stew is an absolute go-to dinner to cozy up to on St. Patrick's Day and beyond.

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